No preview post today, so I'm getting this gameday thread up nice and early. Hornets vs. Rockets tonight at the Hive. Let's kick it off with some imagery...
Now I'm not saying we should shoot Rafer Alston or anything; I just really really really want the Hornets to shut him up tonight. Dude's mouth-to-game ratio is seriously heavy on the mouth side, and he seems to save most of his trash talking for us. He got into it with Tyson Chandler and Chris Paul last game, continuing his fondness for stirring shit against the Hornets (remember this?). Now, ahead of this game, he's taking jabs at David West.
The Boston Celtics get the big headlines for ending Houston's 22-game winning streak last night, but hopefully we can send the Rocks to a second straight loss this evening and reclaim sole possession of first place in the division.
Game info...
Hornets (W-L): 45-21
Rockets (W-L): 46-21
Game Time: 7:00pm Central.
TV: CST
Radio: KMEZ 102.9 FM in New Orleans and WIBR 1300-AM in Baton Rouge.
Linkage: AP game preview | At the Hive's Q&A with the Dream Shake ... and vice versa | The Dream Shake
I hope our guys watched the Rockets' game last night, and learned a little something about defending Tracy McGrady. The Celtics limited T-Mac to just 8 points, mostly by rushing him with aggressive double teams and making him hurry the hell up. If he finds his teammates and they're hitting, fine. Let them beat you; just don't give up 41 points to McGrady again.
The good news ahead of this one is that David West is apparently feeling good and is likely to play tonight. Chris Paul should also be continuing with the MVPness since he seemed so pissed off with the loss to Rafer and the Rockets two weeks ago. I'm ready to see vengeance tonight.
Kick ass, Hornets.
[UPDATE] The Hornets quiet Rafer and the Rockets by winning big, 90-69.
8 legendary comments post your own
Mikey
03/19/08 09:50 AM
I have my upgrade tickets [for renewing my season tickets for next year at casino night] behind the Rockets' Bench tonight. I have also been rehearsing a "Skip-To-My-Lou" dance that I will unveil every time CP3 scores over Rafer Alston. I should probably do an abbreviated version of it for an assist as well. If we are to win this game, we'll have to abide by three words, well actually two words and a number: <strong>DEFEND THE 3!!!!!!</strong> Thats it, its that simple. The 2 games they've beaten us, they have killed us from the 3-point line. This holds especially true for our bench D. If we make them take contested 3's, i.e. don't leave guys like Novak or Head WIDE ASS OPEN in the 2nd quarter, we will win this game.
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Mo
03/19/08 01:28 PM
Let's kick ass Hornets!!
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Chris C
03/19/08 02:59 PM
I think I hate the rockets more than any other team in the NBA. I think it goes back to when I was younger and I rooted for Shaq and the Magic. I am still bitter about that 4-0 sweep.
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spiro
03/19/08 04:46 PM
<strong>HORNETS WIN </strong>yeah um if this doesnt solidify chris pauls status as MVP i have no idea what else he could . He plain and simply dominated all stretches when he was on the floor . bonzi played well to =)
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stevens
03/19/08 05:32 PM
we won a game by 20 against a legit team with cp3 committing uncharacteristic turnovers and playing only 34 minutes, tyson hadjust 2 points, and peja missed a few open looks. amazing what quality depth can do. bonzi and juju, this bud's for you.
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Ron Hitley
03/19/08 06:15 PM
Happy days. Recap on the way...
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Terp 2 it
03/19/08 06:22 PM
I watched this game with a bunch of Rockets fans - felt pretty nice. They hate Bonzi.
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Ron Hitley
03/19/08 06:32 PM
I'll see their hate for Bonzi, and I'll raise them my utter contempt for Rafer Alston.
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